Apply for Medical Assistance

Applications for medical assistance should be filed at the district office serving your area.

Community Certification

(914) 813-6129

Home Care

(914) 813-6080 or 813-6204

Nursing Home

(914) 813-6080 or 813-6195

You can also contact the Department of Health at (914) 813-5048 or go through a facilitated enroller at one of several community-based organizations listed below.

Hudson Health Plan

(800) 339-4557

Fidelis Care

(888) 343-3547

Affinity Health Plan

(800) 553-8247

HIP Health Plan

(888) 447-0221

United Healthcare

(800) 493-4647

If you need help in selecting a managed care plan, call New York Medicaid Choice at (800) 505-5678.

Hospitalized or nursing home applications for MedicaidThe Department of Social Services has a deputized worker program for hospitals and most nursing homes in Westchester. This program allows people who are hospitalized or admitted to a nursing home to apply for Medicaid at that facility instead of applying at one of the four social services district offices or at the Institutional Office at (914) 813-6618. For questions regarding the Medicaid program, call (914) 995-5468.